Conservation Scientist Salary in Oregon
Conservation scientists in Oregon earned a median of $80,790 a year ($38.84 an hour) and a mean of $89,550 in May 2025. The median is 10.7% above the U.S. median of $73,010, ranking 6th of 53 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $80,790
- Median hourly
- $38.84
- Mean annual
- $89,550
- Jobs on record
- 1,020
Grey needle: U.S. median, $73,010 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Oregon compare on pay for conservation scientists?
Oregon ranks 6th of 53 states and territories. District of Columbia is highest at $99,400, $18,610 more than the Oregon median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 4 | $81,330 | +11% | 300 |
| Wyoming | 5 | $81,310 | +11% | 150 |
| Oregon | 6 | $80,790 | +11% | 1,020 |
| Louisiana | 7 | $80,190 | +10% | 190 |
| California | 8 | $79,810 | +9% | 2,110 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 53 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Oregon pay go further after prices?
Prices in Oregon run 3.4% above the U.S. average, so the $80,790 median buys about what $78,163 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $73,010 U.S. median. On this measure Oregon ranks 19th of 51, down from 6th before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Oregon pay conservation scientists the most?
Salem, OR is highest at $95,470, 18.2% above the Oregon median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Salem, OR | $95,470 | 90 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $83,580 | 450 |
| Bend, OR | $82,630 | 100 |
| Medford, OR | $76,960 | 40 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $75,020 | 110 |
| Corvallis, OR | $74,410 | 60 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $73,190 | 80 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $73,010 | 60 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $61,370 | 50 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Oregon is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many conservation scientists work in Oregon?
BLS counts 1,020 jobs in Oregon, 3.9% of the 25,950 in the U.S. That is the 5th largest count among the 53 states and territories with a published figure. That is 0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in Oregon, a location quotient of 3.10: the occupation's share of local jobs is 3.10 times its national share, so it is more concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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